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Aug. 7, 2020

EPA Adds 13 More Products To List Proven to Kill COVID

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adds 13 more products to list proven to kill COVID. The laboratory testing saw those products work effectively to kill the virus on hard surfaces.

Clearly, keeping surfaces in our homes clean is always important but having the correct products is key. As we all continue to navigate the pandemic, we look for more ways to help reduce the spread. We are all doing our part to stay healthy by wearing masks and social distancing. Here is the list of new products proven to kill COVID and their active ingredients.

13 Products Proven to Kill COVID

1. Lysol Disinfectant Spray

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium, ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
  • EPA registration number: 777-99

2. Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium, ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
  • EPA registration number: 777-127

3. Lysol Disinfecting Wipes (all scents)

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium
  • EPA registration number: 777-114

4. Lonza Formulation R-82

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium
  • EPA registration number: 6836-78

5. Lonza Formulation S-21

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium
  • EPA registration number: 6836-75

6. Lonzagard RCS-256 Plus

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium
  • EPA registration number: 6836-349

7. Lonzagard RCS-128 PLUS

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium
  • EPA registration number: 6836-348

8. Lonzagard RCS-128

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium
  • EPA registration number: 6836-347

9. Lonzagard RCS-256

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium
  • EPA registration number: 6836-346

10. Lonza Formulation R-82F

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium
  • EPA registration number: 6836-139

11. Lonzagard R-82G

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium
  • EPA registration number: 6836-381

12. Lonza Formulation S-18

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium
  • EPA registration number: 6836-77

13. Lonza Formulation DC-103

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium
  • EPA registration number: 6836-152

14. Lonza Formulation S-21F

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium
  • EPA registration number: 6836-140

15. Lonza Formulation S-18F

  • Active ingredients: Quaternary ammonium
  • EPA registration number: 6836-136

Having the Right Products

Like you, we have seen so many commercials and advertisements for new cleaning products. We too have had a hard time finding Lysol disinfectant wipes but what is important are the ingredients. So keep in mind that not all disinfectant wipes are created equal. Not all cleaning products kill COVID. Most importantly, here is the complete list of all EPA approved cleaners to kill COVID.

For those having issues finding specific products, please use the EPA link above to check if the product you can purchase is approved. It may take a little effort to cross-check. But we are sure that your health and that of your family is worth the effort.

Follow the Label

Also, we need to remember that just because we have the right product doesn’t mean we are using it the right way. Each disinfectant has different directions and contact-time needed to work effectively. Similarly, just spraying down your counter doesn’t mean that the spray is going to work.

So, when in doubt, check the label.

The EPA created a great resource on their site that helps give you the information on all approved disinfectants and the time they have to be in contact with the virus in order to kill COVID. You can check out that list here.

In Conclusion

In conclusion, we hope that your family continues to stay healthy and safe during this time. Thank you for taking the time to learn about the 13 additional products proven to kill COVID. Here is a link to the CDC’s advice on how to disinfect your home.

For those interested in helping foster youth stay safe during COVID, join Foster Love - Together We Rise here. Remember, there are so many ways to get involved and we hope you can join us.

*Please note

Foster Love - Together We Rise is not endorsing any specific brand of product. This article is here to help inform and share information compiled by the CDC. Therefore, we ask our readers to keep the primary source in mind.

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